Wild Strides 5K
- Date Tue 21st April 2026
- Time 6:00PM EDT
- Location Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Price $16.90 - $48.70
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the inaugural Wild Strides 5K on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, in the beautiful Grand Rapids, Kent, as we celebrate Earth Day in style! This exciting event invites runners, walkers, families, and conservation enthusiasts to come together in support of the John Ball Zoo's mission to protect wildlife and their habitats.
Participants will enjoy a scenic 5K course that winds through the zoo grounds, meandering past the vibrant Grand Rapids Lantern Festival path and along picturesque nearby trails. Each 5K registrant will receive a stylish race t-shirt, a finisher's medal to commemorate their achievement, and a ticket to the 2026 Lantern Festival. Plus, the Kids Fun Run offers even more fun, with all young participants receiving their own race t-shirt and medal. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to make a difference while enjoying a day of fitness and fun!
Participants will enjoy a scenic 5K course that winds through the zoo grounds, meandering past the vibrant Grand Rapids Lantern Festival path and along picturesque nearby trails. Each 5K registrant will receive a stylish race t-shirt, a finisher's medal to commemorate their achievement, and a ticket to the 2026 Lantern Festival. Plus, the Kids Fun Run offers even more fun, with all young participants receiving their own race t-shirt and medal. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to make a difference while enjoying a day of fitness and fun!
Organiser's Description
Celebrate Earth Day with John Ball Zoos inaugural Wild Strides 5K! This unique event will bring together runners, walkers, families, and conservation enthusiasts to support the Zoos mission of saving wildlife and wild places.
The 5K course will take you on a scenic route through the Zoo grounds, past the Grand Rapids Lantern Festival path, and along nearby trails! 5K participants will receive a race t-shirt, finishers medal, and ticket to attend the 2026 Lantern Festival. Kids Fun Run participants will receive a race t-shirt and finishers medal.
The 5K course will take you on a scenic route through the Zoo grounds, past the Grand Rapids Lantern Festival path, and along nearby trails! 5K participants will receive a race t-shirt, finishers medal, and ticket to attend the 2026 Lantern Festival. Kids Fun Run participants will receive a race t-shirt and finishers medal.
Races
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5K Run
Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt
Tue 21st April 2026 (7:00PM EDT)
$48.70
5K participants will receive a race t-shirt, finishers medal, and ticket to attend the 2026 Grand Rapids Lantern Festival. -
5K Fun Run/Walk
Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt
Tue 21st April 2026 (7:10PM EDT)
$48.70
5K participants will receive a race t-shirt, finishers medal, and ticket to attend the 2026 Grand Rapids Lantern Festival. -
Kids Half Mile
Incl. $1.90 Fee & T-Shirt
Tue 21st April 2026 (6:00PM EDT)
$16.90
Child participants will receive a race t-shirt and finishers medal. If needed, one adult is welcome to participate in the half mile to assist their child(ren). -
Virtual Participation
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
$43.40
Virtual 5K participants will receive a race t-shirt, finishers medal, and ticket to attend the 2026 Grand Rapids Lantern Festival. The items will be mailed to you upon your request - please contact [email protected] to coordinate.
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1300 Fulton St. W, Grand Rapids, 49504, MI, United States
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